Les Miserables follows with 11 noms, while Silver Linings Playbook is cited in 10 categories. Other leading contenders are Life of Pi with nine noms, followed by Argo, The Master and Skyfall with seven apiece.

The movie received noms for best picture, best actor for Day-Lewis, supporting actor for Tommy Lee Jones, supporting actress for Sally Field and best director for Spielberg. Its other noms came in the categories of acting ensemble, adapted screenplay, cinematography, art direction, editing, costume design, makeup and score.

Jennifer Lawrence leads the female nominees with noms for best actress, best actress in a comedy and best acting ensemble for Silver Linings Playbook as well as best actress in an action movie for The Hunger Games.

Lawrence's Playbook co-star, Bradley Cooper, leads the males with noms for best actor, best actor in a comedy and best acting ensemble.

The BFCA also announced its first-ever fan-voted award. Moviegoers will be able to vote online for their favorite film franchise from a list of nominees that include Batman, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, James Bond/007, Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Star Trek, Star Wars, Toy Story and Twilight.

The Critics’ Choice winners will be announced at a Jan. 10 ceremony taking place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The show, produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment, will air live at 8 p.m. on The CW.